NTIS scholar Jacob Dickman fell one run short of his maiden century against Palmerston at Marrara Cricket Ground yesterday. Picture: JUSTIN SANSON.Source: News Limited

Northern Territory Institute of Sport scholar Jacob Dickman fell one run short of his maiden century against Palmerston at Marrara Cricket Ground yesterday.

Dickman scored a match-winning 99 not out during his side’s 34-run Carlton MID Twenty20 Competition win over Palmerston, following on from the 98 he made against PINT the week before.

The keeper-batsman hit four sixes and nine boundaries in his 74-ball knock, leading the NTIS to an imposing total of 1-171. Scott Willington (41 off 27) was also a valuable contributor, with Matthew Wall (1-38 off four overs) Palmerston’s only wicket-taker.

A 69-run opening stand between­ Stephen Regan (36 off 24) and David Barber (35 off 32) gave Palmerston hope, but a whirlwind spell of bowling from Dylan Mullen (5-18 off four) gave NTIS their first win­ of the tournament. Palmerston finished their 20 overs on 9-137 as wickets fell regularly.

In the first game of the day, PINT booked their place in next month’s Twenty20 final with a 15-run win over NTIS.

PINT, who will take on Waratah at Marrara on August 10 after winning all their matches, batted first and made 9-152, mainly thanks to quickfire knocks from Simon Lavers and Cameron Francis.

Lavers hit three maximums and three fours to score 42 off 24 balls, while Francis wasn’t far behind with 39 off 26.

Riley May (2-13), Antum Naqvi (2-14) and Michael Ninneman (2-24) were all rewarded for their bowling efforts with two wickets apiece.

NTIS were in the box seat early in their chase at 0-50.

Kyle Scrimegour (33 off 31) and Hayden Cummings (30 off 19) did their job but a couple of mid-innings run outs had PINT right back in the hunt.